P-BOP Rules and Registration-Time to ship your cars

[Retro Racer 44]

Since proxies around here seem to pop up faster than mushrooms in a manure pile, it is time to make this thing official and get it going. So here it is.

P-BOP - Parts-Box Open Proxy

General Rules-

1. This is intended to be a fun proxy.
2. There will be few rules and limited expense. Those rules listed are intended to be guidelines.

Cars-

1. In keeping with the parts box idea, the car must be a pre 1948 1/32 scale model done in either plastic or resin. No clear or blow molded bodies. Cars sold as 1/32 but slightly out of scale will be allowed.
2. It is hoped that cars will be of the hot rod or jalopy styles, as such cars were often built from the parts-box.
3. Maximum width will be 2.5 inches. There is no maximum length. Car should be able to pass under normal height overpass bridges, approx. 3 inches.
4. There are no minimum or maximum weight guidelines.
5. A 3/32 axle should be able to pass under the car, with the exception of a spur gear. This is so no cars drag on the track or rails.
6. Any motor or motor set-up and gears will be allowed.
7. Any wheels are allowed, but tires should be either rubber or urethane, no silicone tires. Tires do not need to be covered by the body.
8. Car should have a driver figure, but does not require window glass. The chassis should not be visible through the windows.
9. All cars will race in the one open class.
10. No traction magnets allowed.

Tracks and Schedule-

1. This proxy will be run on whatever type of tracks are volunteered; oval or road course, wood or plastic.
2. Schedule will be posted once hosts have all volunteered.
3. You can host more than one race if you own or have access to more than one track.
4. You do not have to host a round to join this proxy.
5. You do not have to enter a car to host a round, but it would be more fun if you do.
6. This proxy will begin around the middle of January 2015. Cars should be mailed to Shotgun Dave before January 1st. The end will depend on the number of races volunteered. The last races will be in the greater Vancouver area, and then I will mail the cars and prizes home from here.
7. Hosts will be responsible for getting the cars to the next venue.

Registration-

1. A registration fee of $15 USD for all participants will be used to cover car return costs. Since any participants not hosting do not have to pay to ship the cars, they will pay a $5 shipping surcharge. Any registration fees not spent will be donated to Home Racing World. Participants may enter one or two cars for the $15 registration fee.
2. When particants post their registration, I will PM my Paypal info and Dave's address.
3. Cars should have a number, preferably in three locations. Duplicate numbers are allowed as no two cars will be alike.

Prizes- I will be gathering up a prize bucket of items from the parts boxes. I ask each participant to send along at least one item from yours with the car(s). It can be new or used, such as motors, pods, wheels, etc. I already have a pile of items and will be asking a few suppliers for donations.

Each of the contestants will be asked to judge the cars for a Concours and the winner will receive extra goodies from the bucket.

The champion of the proxy will also receive extra goodies, but all contestants will receive prizes.

I will list the participants and build the race schedule below, so post or PM me when you have decided to join the P-BOP fun.

One Final Rule-

1. See general rule #1.

When you register, please give the car's - Number - Body Make/Year - Chassis Material - Motor and I will list in another post.

Cheers,

Keith

[TuscoTodd]

Keith -
I will have two entries - but don't have all of the details worked out yet - but here is what I have so far...

First entry -
Number: Haven't decided (yet)
Body Make / Year: '32 Chevy Pick-up (Lindberg)
Chassis material: brass and wire
Motor: Plafit Fox II

Second entry:
Number: Haven't decided (yet)
Body Make / Year: '40 Ford Custom Convertible (Pyro)
Chassis material: haven't started it yet - but planning on brass and wire
Motor: Not sure yet - will partially depend on what way I go with the chassis...

Looking forward to seeing all the different variants! :D

Will be hosting on the 144' road course at Mark's Model World (can be seen here: http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Burrell ... k.jpg.html )

[Retro Racer 44]

Registration confirmed so far. Post below or PM me to confirm your details when you have them. If there is a $ sign after your name, you don't need to send me any money. If not, please see the PM I sent to you with my address and paypal info. Thanks!

Entrant---------------Number-------- Year/Make/Body--------------Chassis Material------------Motor

Retro Racer 44-$-----44---------------1934 Ford coupe--------------Brass, wire and pod---------White Slot.it

Retro Racer 44-$-----45---------------1940 Ford Coupe--------------Brass and pod--------------Orange Slot.it

Shotgun Dave$------14---------------1940 Ford sedan---------------Brass ------------------BWA

Shotgun Dave-$--------3----------------Model T roadster pickup-----Brass and wire--------------Orange Slot.it

Tusco Todd-$-----------55-----------1932 Chevy Pick-up------------Brass and wire--------------Plafit Fox II

Strangebrew-$--------84-------------1940 Ford coupe---------------Brass rod--------------------H&R Hawk

Strangebrew-$--------45-------------1936 Ford coupe---------------styrene----------------------H&R Jackrabbit

btaylor-$--------------22------------1934 Ford coupe--------------Artin plastic

Slot Therapist-$----------7-------------1932 Ford Pickup--------------Brass and wire---------------Playfit Rabbit

Harry-$-------------47---------------1940 Ford sedan---------------Brass--------------------------M/T-1

oldslotracer (Luf)-$------------------1941 Willys-------------------Brass and pod------------------green end bell ?

[Retro Racer 44]

P-BOP Schedule

Here are the bones of a schedule that is very much a work in progress.

Race,Host,Track, Location

1. Shotgun Dave, routed oval, California
2. Btaylor, Crossroads Speedway, plastic oval, Georgia
3. Btaylor, Cherokee Point, road course, Georgia
4. Tusco Todd, Mark's Model World 144' commercial speedway, Ohio
5. Slot Therapist, Mark's Model World, commercial track, Ohio
6. Strangebrew, routed oval, Illinois
7. Oldslotracer, Luf's Targa, routed road course, BC
8. Retro Racer 44, Perry's Rocket routed road course, BC
9. Retro Racer 44, Mike's Bullring routed oval, BC

It will be up to the host to decide the method of racing, e.g. timed laps, crash and burn heats, number of cars on track at once, etc.

[Retro Racer 44]

Calling All P-Boppers!

We are well on the way to the start of the P-BOP. I know there are others who expressed interest who have not yet registered. There may be others out there that have pre 1948 hot rods or jalopies in 1/32 scale who are still wanting to join the fun. Please read the rules above and PM or post you wish to join, and I will add you to the lists.

Cheers,

Keith

[HomeRacingWorld]

We will sponsor this event.

Winner will get a new set of C.B. Design Wheels and a new motor.

In the spirit of the race I will not disclose what size, design, spec they will be.

I might have a car that qualifies. Will confirm today.

Thanks for the invite.

[TuscoTodd]

Awesome!!!
Thanks Harry!
Hopefully you will be joining the fun! :D

[strangebrew]

Strangebrew will have:

1940 Ford Modified Coupe.................brass rod chassis...................H&R Hawk motor
1936 Ford Modified Coupe.................styrene chassis.....................H&R Jackrabbit motor

[Slot Therapist]

Slot Therapist-------------7-----------1932 Ford Pickup-------Brass and wire---------Playfit Rabbit........ Mark's Model World, commercial track

[TuscoTodd]

Terry - good to see you joining the fray as well! :)

[HomeRacingWorld]

I'll throw this heap in the mix.



Shotgun Resin body. Brass chassis. PG Tires. Motor is MT-1. It will be slower than others but just for the fun of it right?

[btaylor]

Harry, if it runs like the your other one that I raced, it aint that slow!
Bob

[Retro Racer 44]

Good to have you joining us, Harry. I missed your post until now. That Ford looks perfect for P-BOP.

[btaylor]

Retro, You can add my car numbers on the list if you want they are 22 and 34, just in case someone is decaling there current cars.

Bob

[Retro Racer 44]

I love it. Thanks, will do.